Parish Positions
St. Patrick Parish, 167 Main St., Leetonia, OH 44431
Pastor: Reverend Bob Edwards (mailing address: St. Paul Parish, 935 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460)
Phone 330-332-0336
redwards@youngstowndiocese.org
A part time Parish Minister is needed for the St. Patrick Parish Community of Leetonia, a community of dedicated parishioners who enjoy their long and proud history. The person selected will work with the Pastor and Deacon in providing for the pastoral needs of the parishioners, coordinate volunteer ministries, and provide sacramental preparation for individuals and families. Please send resume to Father Edwards at the St. Paul Parish address in Salem.
Pastor: Reverend Bob Edwards (mailing address: St. Paul Parish, 935 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460)
Phone 330-332-0336
redwards@youngstowndiocese.org
A part time Parish Minister is needed for the St. Patrick Parish Community of Leetonia, a community of dedicated parishioners who enjoy their long and proud history. The person selected will work with the Pastor and Deacon in providing for the pastoral needs of the parishioners, coordinate volunteer ministries, and provide sacramental preparation for individuals and families. Please send resume to Father Edwards at the St. Paul Parish address in Salem.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 210 East Main St., East Palestine, OH 44413
Pastor: Reverend Chris Cicero (mailing address: St. Jude Parish, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, OH 44408)
Phone 330-482-2351
frcicero.ololstj@gmail.com
Our Lady of Lourdes is seeking a part-time lay ecclesial minister to coordinate lay apostolates and evangelization in the local community. Responsibilities will include organizing adult catechetical programs, junior youth ministry programs, community outreach activities (service projects, children's games at city street fair), visits to infirm and homebound, outreach to inactive members, etc. Applicants should have prior experience in lay ecclesial ministry or extensive volunteer involvement in parish life. Up to 16 hours per week. Salary according to diocesan guidelines.
Pastor: Reverend Chris Cicero (mailing address: St. Jude Parish, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, OH 44408)
Phone 330-482-2351
frcicero.ololstj@gmail.com
Our Lady of Lourdes is seeking a part-time lay ecclesial minister to coordinate lay apostolates and evangelization in the local community. Responsibilities will include organizing adult catechetical programs, junior youth ministry programs, community outreach activities (service projects, children's games at city street fair), visits to infirm and homebound, outreach to inactive members, etc. Applicants should have prior experience in lay ecclesial ministry or extensive volunteer involvement in parish life. Up to 16 hours per week. Salary according to diocesan guidelines.
Guidelines for Application
FOR DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN MINISTRY POSITIONS
Listed above are the positions available in the Diocese of Youngstown for Ministry Year 2019-2020. Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, but are asked to notify Barbara Walko, Diocesan Director of Religious Education, of any applications. Consultation services are also available from the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Cindee Case, for Youth and Young Adult Ministry positions.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and references to the Diocesan Director of Religious Education to initiate selection and to receive information regarding positions available.
- Set an appointment with the Diocesan Director of Religious Education or the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for orientation to diocesan guidelines for certification and employment procedures.
- Send a letter of interest and resume directly to parishes and notify Barbara Walko of any application.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
- MA/MS in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies, or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- MA/MS in Education or Education Administration, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- MA/MS in unrelated field. Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- A person with a Bachelor’s Degree who does not as yet meet this standard can be hired with a one year certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
- BA in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following area (if not represented in the BA): administration, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- BA/BS in Education, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- BA/BS in unrelated field, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the BA): administration, pastoral ministry, catechetical methods, or youth ministry.
- A person working toward a Bachelor’s degree who does not yet meet this standard may be hired with a one year Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.